There were 5 minutes of my day today that were absolutely
magical. Perhaps the best 5 minutes I’ve experienced in a
long time – I’m glad I had the opportunity to be present for
them. The rest of the minutes, we jammed packed!

The day started about the same way my days have started lately,
multiple alarm clocks to wake me from a deep sleep. I spring
from bed, and rush around trying to check off one thing after
another.

Today was no exception – After my 1.5-hour commute, I arrived to
work just 5 minutes before my first meeting with my bosses’
boss. We went from that meeting, to the next, to the next, to
the next, to a phone call, to lunch (YA) to two more meetings, 2
more phone meetings and then back in the car for my 1.5-hour
commute home.

I arrived home with 5 minutes to change out of my uniform and
get back in the car to head to the High School. We arrived at
the school 5 minute before my daughter’s track meet.
This was the first track meet of the season, so it was
important to be there for a number of reasons, without a doubt it
was locked into my calendar!

Megan participates in Unified Track – it’s where able bodies
students, compete with special needs athletes on the same
team. Her heart pulls her to this event and as I sat in the
stands watching her jump for joy as her partner athlete runs around
the track to hand of a baton, it brought a tear to my eye.

As my eyes watered watching her excitement, I connected that
moment to this one. Watching her give her heart freely and
willingly was magical. It’s a part of being a parent that
validates that she’s been listening as we did our best to raise
her. For this small moment in time, nothing else
mattered.

Then back to reality. We rushed from the high school to
grab a bite to eat, so I could fire up the devices and go
live! My goto zero-point dinner choice was out of
Turkey! So, we drove to another restaurant.
We sat as a family to catch up for the first time
today.

Before the bill arrived, I left in a separate car to beat the
9:30p clock. It was important that I get home in time to fire
up the devices, draft a script, pile through the inbox and deliver
a message of hope, belief and inspiration. I arrived home right
around 9:10. Yet, it simply was not enough time to deliver
the message I wanted to deliver.

As I fired up the computer it hit me. I’m committed, but
not focused. As I often tell you, at some point you have to
do your best, given the circumstances you’ve been given.
Today I was given a full agenda, and my best, is to simply deliver
a text version of everything I wanted to say. I had to rely
on my commitment to bring be back into focus. As I’ve often
encourage you do to, taking the time to pause and write down your
thoughts is therapeutic. It’s calming. It’s the part of
this journey where the focus is solely on you and that sometimes is
the best thing you can do for yourself.

About the Podcast

To lose weight, you need to focus. It doesn't happen by accident. At one point I weighed 263.5lbs and I should have been kicked out of the military. I got my mind right and lost 91pounds. It feels great! If you have similar goals, this is the place to learn WHY I did it and get focused on your WHY. There is more than one way to do this!